Lightning ‘never gave up’ on Jonathan Drouin, Game 4 hero For three games, the Tampa Bay Lightning power play was dormant, going 1-for-14 against the Detroit Red Wings. This was to be expected, since the Lightning power play was No. 28 in the NHL this season at 15.8 percent, and that was with Steven Stamkos for most of the season. The saving grace? The Wings’ power-play had gone a putrid … [Read more...]
Blues top Hawks to take commanding 3-1 lead
Blues top Hawks to take commanding 3-1 lead '); HTML.push('') HTML.push(''); HTML.push(''); HTML.push(''); HTML.push('' + jersey + '' + playerData.firstName + " " + playerData.lastName); if (position) { HTML.push(', ' + position); } HTML.push(''); … [Read more...]
Even a Spurs legend couldn’t stifle a yawn during their Game 2 win
Even a Spurs legend couldn't stifle a yawn during their Game 2 win Predictions for the first-round playoff series between the 67-win San Antonio Spurs and injury ravaged Memphis Grizzlies were fairly consistent in expecting a dominant showing for the higher-seeded team. All four of our BDL writers predicted a sweep, and San Antonio's dominant Game 1 victory did little to change opinions of … [Read more...]
UFC 197 predictions: FOX Sports 1 'Prelims' undercard preview, Pt. 2 – MMAmania.com
UFC 197 predictions: FOX Sports 1 'Prelims' undercard preview, Pt. 2 - MMAmania.com More fights are coming to Fight Pass and FOX Sports 1 this weekend (Sat., April 23, 2016) when UFC 197: “Jones vs. Saint Preux” kicks off from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. MMAmania.com's Patrick Stumberg kicks off the UFC 197 "Prelims" party with the second (and final) installment of a … [Read more...]
Power rankings: Valero Texas Open
Power rankings: Valero Texas Open The PGA Tour makes its third of five Texas stops tihs week, heading to TPC San Antonio for the Valero Texas Open. Texan Jimmy Walker defends on a demanding AT&T Oaks Course, which has large greens that are among the most difficult to hit on the PGA Tour. Wind is typically a factor. Walker will also have to face off with the likes of Phil Mickelson, Brandt … [Read more...]
Report: Tiger Woods engaged in extensive practice at home club
Report: Tiger Woods engaged in extensive practice at home club The slow drip of the details of Tiger Woods' recovery and rehabilitation continued on Tuesday. Golf World's Tim Rosaforte reports the 14-time major champion is putting in significant hours at Medalist Golf Club, near Woods' home in Jupiter, Fla. On Golf Channel, Rosaforte said that Woods has spent his last two weeks "involved in … [Read more...]
Penguins win at MSG for 2-1 lead over Rangers
Penguins win at MSG for 2-1 lead over Rangers When 39-year-old Matt Cullen signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins over the summer it was a move that probably did not get much attention. It has turned out to be one of the best value signings in the league. After scoring 15 goals during the regular season for the Penguins and providing some much-needed scoring depth, he … [Read more...]
Boston starter Joe Kelly heading to DL with shoulder injury
Boston starter Joe Kelly heading to DL with shoulder injury Boston Red Sox starter Joe Kelly appeared to be dealing with discomfort in his back or right shoulder in the first inning Tuesday night against Tampa Bay and was removed from the game after recording just two outs and throwing 23 pitches. Replays showed Kelly grimaced after throwing one of his final pitches of the night, but he … [Read more...]